I am in complete agreement with Callum Ogilvie, FC Claypotts manager, and the problem of dog fouling on the football pitches at Claypotts Park.

However, a much worse mess is left every weekend following football matches.

The pitches at Claypotts Park, Dawson Park and Riverview in Monifieth — where I, and many others walk their dogs — are completely littered by copious amounts of half-filled or empty juice and water bottles, along with discarded plastic tape (to hold up football socks).

In my view, this is even more of a problem than the dog waste.

I think both dog walkers and football teams need to take equal responsibility. Dog Walker.

* A spokesman for Dundee City Council said: “The council works closely with local football associations to encourage football teams to reduce litter left on local authority pitches and to encourage more recycling of plastic bottles and other materials.

“A pilot scheme led to the development of a litter prevention protocol with sports clubs.

“We are now working to roll this project out across all council pitches as part of our ongoing Take Pride in Your City campaign. This is designed to persuade residents to support positive behaviour, and motivate them to help in the effort to prevent litter, dog fouling, chewing gum, fly-tipping and graffiti from blighting neighbourhoods.”

* After reading your article about dog fouling on a football pitch in Dundee, I am totally fed up with this ongoing issue.

Dundee City Council say they are patrolling the streets, but I’ve never seen any dog wardens — ever. I reckon we need to get tougher on irresponsible owners so that our

children can play in clean parks. Responsible Dog Owner.

* A Dundee City Council spokesman said: “The council acts on information from the public to build on high-profile enforcement campaigns against dog fouling.